Boys' name · since 1967

Jerrad

Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,751 babies named Jerrad, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

#3,583 of 45,481
all-time among boys
1,751
born since 1967
1980s
peak decade

Jerrad sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,751 recorded since 1967.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jerrad has been recorded 1,751 times among boys since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2019.

  • #3,583 of 45,481 all-time among boys
  • 1,751 born since 1967
  • 1980s peak decade

Data updated Aug 2026

The verdict

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jerrad ranks #3,583 of 45,481 boys' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 1,751 born since 1967, peaking in the 1980s.

#3,583 of 45,481
all-time among boys
1,751
born since 1967
1980s
peak decade
Above the archive median
All-time archive position

Jerrad's 1,751 recorded births place it above 92.12% of the 45,481 boys names in the full SSA archive.

14 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

14 jurisdictions carry state-level records, led by California.

Jerrad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Jerrad's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 103, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Jerrad popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2019

Last recorded 2019
Peak year (1985)
103
Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
050100150 196719731979198519911997200320112019 5

Jerrad by decade

1980s is the heaviest window (786 births, 45% of the file).

1980s was Jerrad's strongest decade.

786 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.

Jerrad births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1980s at 786 births (45% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of August 2026

How Jerrad compares to similarly-sized names

Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jerrad's total volume

Jerrad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%2%4%6%8%10%12% 050100150200 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year -43, 5.8%-66, 3.6%-30, 9.1%-51, 4%-108, 3.4%-146, 2.7%-144, 2.2%-47, 5.7%-62, 3.4%-61, 4.2%-146, 2.2%-51, 10.2%-134, 2.2%-29, 7.9%-23, 7.9%Jerrad-53, 5.9%Jerrad
Jerrad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names

Jerrad by state

Where Jerrad concentrates geographically, total births since 1967

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Jerrad
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 California
167 9.5%
#2 Texas
107 6.1%
#3 Oklahoma
30 1.7%
#4 Oregon
20 1.1%
#5 Indiana
17 1.0%
#6 Florida
11 0.6%
#7 Missouri
11 0.6%
#8 New York
10 0.6%
California share of Jerrad's total US births 9.5%
Even split

167 of 1,751 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.

Jerrad appears in 14 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Jerrad?
Since 1967, Social Security records show 1,751 babies named Jerrad. Across the full SSA archive it ranks #3,583 of 45,481 boys' names by total births. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 103 births.
Where does Jerrad sit in the SSA name archive?
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jerrad ranks #3,583 of 45,481 boys' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). All-time ordinal matches browse popularity (total births DESC); the current ordinal uses the null SSA file. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
When was Jerrad most popular?
Jerrad was most popular in the 1980s decade with 786 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Jerrad most popular?
The top states for the name Jerrad are California (167 births), Texas (107 births), Oklahoma (30 births).
How long has the name Jerrad been used?
Records for Jerrad go back to 1967, giving 53 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Jerrad?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jerry, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jerome, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.

What to do with Jerrad's data

  • Jerrad's decade-level peak was the 1980s (786 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • California records the most Jerrads (167 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Jerrad

Nearby Names Like Jerrad

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jerrad

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Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span

Two nationwide peer axes for Jerrad: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.

Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.

Data Sources

Data as of August 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jerrad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.